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Ship Island
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West Ship Island Ferry

Day trip

Ship Island Excursions runs the hour ferry across the Sound to West Ship Island's clear Gulf water, empty sand and Civil War-era Fort Massachusetts.

12:00 PM

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Full day

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Departures · Gulfport Small Craft Harbor

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The Ship Island ferry runs mid-March through October and sells out on summer weekends, book ahead.

Everything leaves from the Small Craft Harbor on the west side of Jones Park.

Mornings are calmest on the Sound; the sea breeze builds chop by afternoon.

Watch for dolphins the whole way out to Ship Island, they ride the ferry wake.

fair winds

Operators are real local fixtures — confirm current sailing times and prices with each operator before you go. Countdowns run on the real local clock and the sunset sail time is computed from tonight’s actual sunset.